Somalia
Burundi
Burundi visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Burundi issues Somali citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Burundian citizens travelling to Somalia
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Travel advice for Burundi
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Somalia to Burundi, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Burundi at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Burundi (updated 21 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Burundi (updated 5 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Somali citizens can stay in Burundi
Somali citizens may stay in Burundi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.
How Somali citizens apply
Somali citizens receive the visa for Burundi at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Burundi’s neighbours for Somali citizens
Rwanda admits Somali citizens visa-free.
Burundian citizens travelling to Somalia
Burundian citizens receive their visa for Somalia at the border; it covers up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Somalia and Burundi.
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Burundi issues Somali citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Somali citizens stay in Burundi?
Somali citizens can stay in Burundi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Burundian citizens receive their visa for Somalia at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Somali citizens enter Burundi visa-free?
No; Somali citizens need a visa on arrival in Burundi.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.